His brother is in jail in China for affirming his Kazakh identity. He believed he was free to protest in Almaty. He learned he was not.
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Catholic Girl Forcibly Converted in Pakistan Seeks Asylum in the UK
Vatican-connected Aid to Church in Need collected 12,000 signatures to support the refugee.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Disfellowshipping Practices on Trial in Belgium
The Court of Ghent should rule on whether policies towards “apostate” ex-members are discriminatory and incite to hatred. We believe they don’t.
Hindu and Sikh Holy Places Neglected and Desecrated in Pakistan
The government vowed to protect them. It did not happen, an official report says.
UK Genocide Amendment: It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over
The UK government’s slight of hand, won the day by 318 votes to 303, but the ping pong continues as the amendment returns to the Lords in its pure form.
Alabama Sued for Excluding Imams from Execution Chambers
Those sentenced to death may be assisted in their last moments by a Christian chaplain only, even if they belong to another religion. Muslims protest.
Kazakhstan: Criminal Case Against Serikzhan Bilash Dropped
The human rights activist announces he will remain in exile until a second prosecution will also be terminated.
Norway: Muslim Woman Asks ECHR to Rule on Her Son’s Forced Adoption by Christians
For the second time, Mariya Ibrahim is before the European Court of Human Rights, where she already won a case in 2019.
Sri Lanka: UN, US Protest Mandatory Cremation of COVID Victims
The United States and four Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations tell the government the practice is against religious liberty of Muslims and others.
Denmark: “Translation Law” vs. Religious Liberty
Protestants and Roman Catholics are protesting a new law that would compel all religious bodies to translate into Danish and publish in advance their sermons.